Manager - Inventory

Wesco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or incentive plan

Commission plan (sales)

Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Manager - Inventory to oversee inventory for assigned locations, optimizing investment while delivering high-level service. You will monitor ORP/EOQ, standardize inventory attributes, and drive optimization plans to meet working capital objectives.

You’ll lead a team, recruit and train staff, and collaborate across the organization to improve supplier performance and reduce write-offs. This role emphasizes strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business required; master's preferred.
• APICS/ISM certification preferred; Lean – Blue/White/Yellow preferred.
• 3 years inventory management experience; 5 years preferred.
• 3 years supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust ORP and EOQ levels and stocking decisions.
• Standardize and maintain inventory attributes for systems/databases.
• Use reports to meet fill rate and on-time delivery goals.
• Create and execute inventory optimization plans for working capital.
• Rationalize supplier base to increase preferred supplier utilization.
• Review supplier performance and improve where needed.
• Maintain stocking levels and minimize write-offs via procedures.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and coaching of staff.
• Develop and train employees in purchasing procedures and quality systems.
• Provide leadership to meet performance objectives and reduce turnover.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain / Business

Masters preferred

Job description

As the Manager - Inventory, you will be responsible for oversight and management of inventory for assigned locations to optimize investment while providing high-level service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and adjusts order review points (ORP) and economic order quantity (EOQ) levels and makes appropriate stocking decisions.
• Standardizes and maintains inventory attributes for purchasing and inventory systems and databases.
• Monitors and utilizes reports, inventory applications and processes to achieve and exceed expectations of fill rate and on-time delivery objectives.
• Creates, implements, and executes inventory optimization plans and programs to achieve working capital objectives for asset management.
• Rationalizes and standardizes supplier base within assigned locations to increase preferred supplier utilization, and increase purchasing leverage.
• Reviews on-time deliveries, supplier fill rates, and error reports to evaluate supplier performance.
• Works to obtain improved performance from suppliers as warranted.
• Uses reports, applications, and programs to monitor and maintain stocking levels, make stocking decisions, conduct branch shuffles, supplier returns of excess and inactive inventory, disposal of inactive inventory through established procedures and policies, and minimize inventory write-offs.
• Assists in recruitment, selection, training and coaching of personnel.
• Develops and trains employees in activities related to job function requirements, including purchasing procedures, PC knowledge, quality system, etc.
• Provides strong leadership to personnel to meet and exceed performance objectives, encourage professional development to ensure future growth and reduce turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain, or Business-related field required; Masters’ Degree preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred; Lean – Blue / White / Yellow preferred.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of increasing responsibility in inventory management experience.
• 3 years required of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and flexibility while working with all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure completion.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and find solutions.
• Ability to explain and teach policies, procedures, and practices.

Compensation Details: $81,753 - $138,980 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.